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Based on activity observed in July 2017 relative to June 2017, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector expanded 0.2% and 0.3% in the EU28. According to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, “In July 2017 compared with July 2016, production in construction increased by 3.4% in the euro area and by 3.6%
Since the Federal Open Market Committee met in July, information received indicated that the labor market continued to strengthen and economic activity expanded moderately so far this year. Job gains have performed relatively strong in recent months, while the unemployment rate has remained low. Household spending according to the Federal Reserve has expanded at a
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its visit to Jamaica and announced, “all quantitative performance criteria and structural benchmarks as at June 2017 were met.” The IMF noted, “the Jamaican economy is rebounding, despite weather swings” and the passing of the pension bill and public sector wage negotiations are crucial for “budgetary certainty and
Shareholders were greeted by the Chairman of AFS, Mr. Rex James, who introduced the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. James praised his management team and staff and thanked shareholders for their support in 2016 as the company enjoyed a successful year and noted this, “reflects a steadfast commitment to the execution of strategies focused on
Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) for the nine months ended July 31, 2017 reported an improvement in net interest income to $19.93 billion, moving from $18.78 billion for the corresponding period in 2016, while Interest Expenses declined by 11% to total $3.33 billion (2016: $3.76 billion). Interest income for nine months amounted to $23.26 billion, a
Main Event Entertainment Group Limited (MEEG) for the nine months ended July 31, 2017 recorded a total of $941.78 million in revenue compared to $855.21 million booked for the period ended July 31, 2016. Revenue for the quarter rose 15% to close the quarter at $289.63 million relative to $252.22 million booked for the corresponding period
Jamaica’s Net International Reserves totaled US$3,671.68 million as at August 2017, reflecting an increase of US$935.33 million relative to the US$2,736.35 million reported as at the end of July 2017 (see figure 1). Changes in the NIR resulted from an increase in Foreign Assets of US$935.33 million to total US$4,247.21 million compared to the US$3,311.88 million
